Definitions for deke

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Spelling: [deek]

IPA: /dik/

Deke is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 18 anagrams from letters in deke (deek).

Definitions for deke

noun

1. a fake or feint intended to deceive a defensive player, often drawing that player out of position.
2. Donald Kent ("Deke") 1924–1993, U.S. astronaut.

verb (used with object)

1. to deceive (an opponent) by a fake.

Origin of deke

First recorded in 1955-60; orig. Canadian E shortening of decoy

Examples for deke

It was Roddy's tremendous ambition that had to be curbed, and deke was the victim of circumstances.

"But Roddy and deke were different," reflected Hicks, pondering seriously.

So she asks bodyguard deke and his friend Luc for an education.